Natural Support for Chronic Infections in Portland
If you're living with a chronic infection, you know how draining it can be not just physically, but emotionally and mentally.
Lingering illness can weaken the immune system, disrupt digestion, sap your energy, and leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of flare-ups and fatigue.
At Inner Sanctuary Wellness in Portland, we approach chronic infection holistically, offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, and body-based therapies to strengthen your system, improve resilience, and support long-term healing.
How Traditional Chinese Medicine Views Chronic Infection
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chronic infection is seen as a deeper imbalance in the body’s ability to defend itself. This might be described as "latent heat," "dampness," or "qi deficiency" terms that reflect the body’s inability to clear out what doesn’t belong.
Rather than chasing symptoms, TCM works to build internal strength and clear underlying patterns that allow infection to persist. We treat both the current symptoms and the terrain that made your body susceptible in the first place.
Common Conditions We Support
We regularly treat patients navigating or recovering from:
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
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Lyme disease and post-treatment Lyme syndrome
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Long COVID and post-viral syndromes
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Chronic sinus infections or bronchitis
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) or yeast infections
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Digestive infections (like H. pylori, Candida overgrowth, SIBO)
Many clients come to us when antibiotics or conventional treatments have helped temporarily but the issue keeps coming back.
Acupuncture for Immune Support and Inflammation
Acupuncture works by regulating the nervous system, reducing systemic inflammation, and supporting blood flow to areas affected by chronic illness.
When the immune system is overworked or confused, acupuncture helps rebalance immune function and calm overactive stress responses that contribute to flare-ups.
Benefits may include:
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Less fatigue and brain fog
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More stable digestion and elimination
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Reduced flare frequency or severity
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Improved sleep, mood, and energy
Greater sense of vitality and control
Herbal Medicine for Chronic Infection
We often combine acupuncture with custom herbal formulas to strengthen your body’s defenses and help clear residual pathogens gently.
Herbs can help:
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Clear lingering heat and inflammation
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Break up phlegm or dampness in the lungs or gut
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Tonify blood and qi after long illness
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Regulate digestion and detox pathways
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Support antiviral or antimicrobial activity (naturally)
Formulas are chosen based on your health conditions, symptoms, and constitution not just a diagnosis code.
Creating Your Personalized Treatment Plan
No two people experience chronic infection the same way. Your treatment plan starts with an in-depth consultation, where we explore your full history and current experience.
We may recommend:
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Weekly acupuncture sessions for immune and nervous system regulation
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Herbal medicine to address specific infection types
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Gentle bodywork or cupping to support lymphatic flow
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Nutrition and lifestyle support to complement your care
Sessions are trauma-informed, paced to your energy level, and grounded in collaboration.
Is Acupuncture Safe for Ongoing Infections?
Yes. Our licensed acupuncturists work safely and gently with clients experiencing chronic infections or recovering from post-viral conditions. We also adjust care if you're immunocompromised or taking medications.
Mild side effects like soreness or fatigue are rare and temporary. Most clients feel calmer, clearer, and more energized after their sessions.
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